General Psychiatrist - Chicago Illinois

Company: Reliatus Behavioral Health / StaffClinix
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posted On: 11/20/2024

Title: General Psychiatrist

• Salary: Negotiable and Depending on Experience
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Schedule: Monday - Friday Full-Time
• Top Benefits!
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • CME Package
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • PTO
  • Matching 401K
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Medical Education Loan Repayment Assistance Job Description:
    As a Psychiatrist at Reliatus Behavioral Health, you will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive psychiatric care to our clients. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, social workers, and other mental health professionals, to provide a holistic approach to mental health treatment. Essential duties include conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments/evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs) of patients, providing multi-axial diagnoses according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) approved by the American Psychiatric Association; developing and implementing individualized mental health treatment planning for assigned child/adolescent patients; providing competent psychotropic medication treatment and other psychiatric treatments to meet the needs of assigned patients; performing related tasks as required. Your expertise will contribute to improving the well-being of individuals facing a wide range of mental health challenges.
    We are seeking a full time, employed general or child/adolescent psychiatrist, with an interest in treating dual diagnosis. The DEA-X waiver is required or the ability to obtain it. The setting is in-patient with no tele-psychiatry option available. The position includes an adult and older adolescent case load. The schedule is Monday to Friday with at least 32 hours/week on site work. The duties include: Rounding, admissions, treatment team participation, discharge summaries, medication management, participation in call rotation.
    Job Responsibilities:
    • Assess and screen patients by conducting psychiatric evaluations, including interviews, medical histories, physical exams, observations, and psychological testing
    • Analyze data and results of assessments to diagnose patients
    • Prescribe and administer medications according to diagnosis
    • Monitor patients to determine efficacy and potential side effects of medications
    • Develop a treatment plan, measure progress against the plan, and make adjustments as needed
    • Provide crisis intervention as needed
    • Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner
    • Collaborate with a broader team of physicians, psychologists, and nurses to assess and adjust treatment plans
    • Coordinate and communicate with case managers and other stakeholders about treatment and care
      Job Qualifications:
      
      • Current and valid board certification in psychiatry
      • Medical degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an approved psychiatric residency
      • Licensed to practice medicine in Illinois
      • Current DEA registration
      • Excellent knowledge and familiarity with current DSM criteria
      • Familiar with crisis assessment tools and techniques
      • Strong working knowledge of general psychiatric principles and practices
      • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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